News 2 spoke with East Precinct Commander David Imhof, who said the event is important because it does more than just help the Special Olympics.

“They’re not on the clock. They’re volunteering their own time for a great cause, and you know, it gets the public to see these officers – both men and women – you know, in a different role, and that their human beings and they care about their community, and they care about the people of Nashville. More specifically, East Nashville today,” Imhof said.